White & Case Advises Orpea Group on €193 Million Bond Issue

Global Law Firm White & Case LLP has advised Orpéa Group on its first bond, issued on November 30, 2012, for a nominal amount of €193 million, and arranged by Groupe Crédit Agricole. These bonds were fully subscribed by institutional investors (insurance companies, mutual groups) and are listed on the regulated market of NYSE Euronext, in Paris.

This first bond issue by the Group Orpéa will enable the organization to diversify its funding sources and lengthen the maturity of its debt.

The prospectus relating to this issue was approved by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers on November 28, 2012 and has received AMF visa no.12-580.

The White & Case LLP team was led by partner François Leloup and supported by associate Guilain Hippolyte, both based in Paris.

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